Brandon L Kirby

US Patent:

20110084174, Apr 14, 2011

Filed:

Feb 20, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/918408

Inventors:

Christopher Douglas Hemmelgarn - South Charleston OH, US
Bryan Michael Pelley - Miamisburg OH, US
Kristin Marie Cable - Monroe, UA
Brandon Charles Kirby - Lavale MD, US

Assignee:

CORNERSTONE RESEARCH GROUP, INC. - DAYTON OH

International Classification:

B64C 21/10
B64C 27/467

US Classification:

244200, 416241 R

Abstract:

Morphing an aerodynamic body's geometry in situ can optimize its aerodynamic properties, increasing range, reducing fuel consumption, and improving many performance parameters. The aerodynamic load exerted on the body by the flow is one such parameter, typically characterized as lift or drag. It is the aim of the present disclosure to teach the use of passive adaptive morphing structures to manage these aerodynamic loads.

US Patent:

20110265292, Nov 3, 2011

Filed:

Apr 28, 2009

Appl. No.:

13/002466

Inventors:

Brandon Charles Kirby - Washington Court House OH, US
Kristin Marie Cable - Monroe OH, US
Teresa Ellen Havens - Bellbrook OH, US
Jason Michael Hermiller - Liberty TWP OH, US

Assignee:

CORNERSTONE RESEARCH GROUP, INC. - Dayton OH

International Classification:

A44B 18/00

US Classification:

24451, 24442

Abstract:

Disclosed herein is a process for engaging and disengaging a releasable fastener system, comprising fastening devices composed of elastomers or shape memory polymers and their composites wherein the fastening devices may be of any number of geometrical shapes limited only by the fact that each pair of fastening devices are designed such that the mating geometries of each device are compatible with one another. This disclosure relates to an apparatus and process for an easy and near silent closure mechanism for a container. Specifically this application deals with the use of elastomers or shape memory polymers as the connection devices in a fastener system which can be used to attach one part to another or act as the closure mechanism for a pocket, box, or other container.

US Patent:

20130264332, Oct 10, 2013

Filed:

Jan 4, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/734338

Inventors:

Michael Richard Maddux - Jamestown OH, US
Kristopher Karl Aber - Cincinnati OH, US
Brandon Charles Kirby - Beavercreek OH, US

International Classification:

H05B 3/10

US Classification:

219548

Abstract:

The preferred embodiment utilizes metal coated high strain fabric reinforcement including but not limited to fiberglass, cotton fiber, or other materials that can undergo deformation, and various resin or elastomer compounds to create a conductive polymer whose resistivity and resistance remain essentially constant under a strain of approximately 0-150% or more. Additionally, the preferred embodiment utilizes a method of imprinting, depositing, etching, or embossing a design or pattern of conductive metal on fabric used in composites. The use of designs of conductive metals wrapped around a deformable core and the unique features of elastomeric polymers allows for their use as a flexible circuit board, formable heaters, and other various uses.